Where to find Maxpedition bags?

[stevegee58]

OK, I'm thinking about getting one of those Maxpedition man-purses as an EDC. I know I could just order one off the interweb somewhere but I want to actually hold the various models in my hands before buying.

What stores in MD carry Maxpedition packs?

 

[herr.baer]

I haven't seen any places local that carry them. I would check out LA Police Gear. They normally have some sort of freebie or specials on Maxpedition items.

 

[phidelta308]

www.knifecenter.com has some in stock, and they are located in college park. If you know what you want to look at, and they have it in stock, give them a call and tell them you'd like to come by and check it out. They don't really have a retail store, but they'll pull stuff out of their warehouse for you, and you can buy it right there.

 

[DZ]

I bought Maxipad backpack from ebags. At the time they have a 110% price match so I googled the best price I could find than they matched the price. Not sure if they still have the 110% match thing. Dont do the man-purse thing. It just isnt right. Even if your name is Jack Bauer.

 

[Hart-Attack]

it's not a man-purse...it's a satchel

 

[travistheone]

it's not a man-purse...it's a satchel

Hey! There's skittles in there!

 

[lax]

bought one from amazon, best price I could find

 

[stevegee58]

So I guess they're not really in regular brick-and-mortar stores?

 

[DZ]

Atlantic in Rockville has a limited selection. Give em a call. Certainly not going to be your cheapest option.

 

[stevegee58]

Cheapest isn't my goal. I'm funny about things like this and I'm willing to pay more for something if I can hold it and try it on. I won't buy shoes online either

 

[Huckleberry]

Go to the Maxpedition website and user their "Find a Retailer". There is a big stock dealer in Newington, Va but their prices are too freaking high.

 

[Fustercluck]

I have the type S Fatboy versipack. Got it at Opticsplanet.com, along with the universal holster. I bought it specifically to take with me to the Dominican/Haiti last month. It is a sturdy, built-like-a-brick-shithouse murse, but there are some things you should check out before buying it for EDC.

The shoulder strap is bulky, which is good if you have a lot of gear/crap stuffed in it, but bad if you are trying to be discreet.

The holster part of the bag will hide a g26 comfortably, but a g19-sized pistol will barely fit. Forget about a 1911-sized gun.

The bag screams "I got a gun". I would never use it in the US for concealed carry, because it is obvious to almost anyone what it's purpose is, unless you are at some vacation-type place where tourists are running around with fanny packs. The only place where I suspect I could get away with it around here would be Ocean City, but only if I had a tank top on and a cherry-red sunburn.

If you don't care about the bulk or the concealment issue, the Fatboy pack is really versatile. In the DR/Haiti, no one gave a second notice to my murse, as it was appropriate for a surgeon doing triage/doctor-type stuff. Away from the disaster in Santo Domingo and San Pedro de Macoris/Juan Dolio, I just looked like another tourist. It blended perfectly in that tropical situation. My Kramer Confidant also worked well down there, but it is much slower to draw from, fwiw.

I would definitely recommend the OP handle these Maxpedition bags before purchasing one, especially if looking for a murse like the fatboy.

 

[travistheone]

One thing that some gunshows are good for. Good amount of maxpedition at york.

 

[Diesel Kinevel]

edgeworks in Frederick carries a good selection of Maxpedition packs.

-Z

 

[stevegee58]

edgeworks in Frederick carries a good selection of Maxpedition packs.

-Z

That's that little knife store on Market Street? I've always wanted an excuse to go there!